1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube for this test.
Alternate Specimen Requirements
1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube for this test.
1 mL serum. Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube for this test.
Alternate Specimen Requirements
1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit a separate tube for this test.
Serum Separator Tube